Family

77 days. That’s how long it’s been since my dad died. Losing a parent is hard. Really hard. This is why I’m surprised at how difficult the past couple of months have been for me. You see, my dad and I weren’t close. You could say we were “estranged,” but not by choice. After my […]

My little sister, Monica, is one of my favorite people in the whole world. We talk every day. About everything. She’s my person… my best friend, my biggest supporter, an awesome aunt to my daughters, and now a contributor to my blog, too. Monica’s a 5th grade teacher, a new mom, and just moved halfway […]

Yes, I know… it’s February 1st. But I need a do-over. January kind of sucked. I started February on the right foot, though. I woke up this morning and drank a big glass of water before I even got out of bed. I wrote down everything I ate today, and I actually took a walk, […]

This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Coca-Cola. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I’m Mexican-American, but because my father is Anglo, I grew up with a very American-sounding last name – Johnston. No matter how perfectly I spoke the language, the Latina girls in high school never saw me […]

DISCLAIMER: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Minute Maid and DiMe Media. Minute Maid will provide this prize. Minute Maid is not a sponsor, administrator or connected in any other way with the contest – and all opinions are my own. Not a day goes by that I’m not grateful for my husband […]

DISCLAIMER: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Minute Maid and DiMe Media. Minute Maid will provide this prize. Minute Maid is not a sponsor, administrator or connected in any other way with the contest – and all opinions are my own. We all have those days where we feel like horrible parents. We […]